Appropriations Committee: A congressional committee that works with federal spending.
So What: The appropriations committee holds the power of the purse, and controls all the senate's spending.
Bicameralism: A lawmaking body made up of two houses.
So What: In a bicameral legislature bills are produced in a way that will represent the states and the people. commerce power: Power to regulate foreign trade and between the states. So What: Commerce power is important because it’s congress’ greatest power over what the states do. Congress’ ability to regulate trade has been proved to be a very important way in how the congress regulates the states.
Committee of the Whole: A committee made from the house that takes a closer look at laws …show more content…
joint committee: A committee that works as a study groups and brings back their findings to the house and senate. So What: Joint committee is made up of members from both chambers. They conduct business between the houses and help focus on the major issues. joint resolution: A legislative measure the senate and house have to approve and the president also has to give their approval or disapproval.
So What: Joint resolutions can declare war, create commissions and create temporary exceptions to existing laws. concurrent resolution: A resolution used by both houses of the legislative branch that does not require a signature of the chief executive and doesn’t have the force of law.
So What: Concurrent resolutions are used to address the sentiments of both houses or to deal with problems affecting both chambers. line item veto: The power of an elected executive to reject individual provisions on a bill.
So What: This allows the president to veto anything about a bill that he wants which can give him more power than the legislative branch. logrolling: A legislator supports an idea of another in exchange for their support in his or …show more content…
So What: A quorum is important because it makes sure there are enough people present to conduct a vote. rider: Unpopular provision added to a bill certain to pass so it will “ride” through.
So What: A rider is important because it makes sure a provision gets passed on a bill.
Rules Committee: A committee of the house that provides special rules under which specific bills can be discussed and amended. So What: The rules committee is important because they can decide what bills can be sent to the floor of the house for consideration. select committee: A committee appointed to deal with an issue not suited to a standing committee.
So What: Select committee’s are important because they are formed temporarily and to study one specific issue. single-member districts: A system where every elected official represents a certain defined area, such as a state or congressional district.
So What: Single-member districts are important allow voters a strong constituency representation, but they must be redrawn on a regular basis.
Speaker of the House: The leader of the majority party that serves as a presiding officer for the
So What: The appropriations committee holds the power of the purse, and controls all the senate's spending.
Bicameralism: A lawmaking body made up of two houses.
So What: In a bicameral legislature bills are produced in a way that will represent the states and the people. commerce power: Power to regulate foreign trade and between the states. So What: Commerce power is important because it’s congress’ greatest power over what the states do. Congress’ ability to regulate trade has been proved to be a very important way in how the congress regulates the states.
Committee of the Whole: A committee made from the house that takes a closer look at laws …show more content…
joint committee: A committee that works as a study groups and brings back their findings to the house and senate. So What: Joint committee is made up of members from both chambers. They conduct business between the houses and help focus on the major issues. joint resolution: A legislative measure the senate and house have to approve and the president also has to give their approval or disapproval.
So What: Joint resolutions can declare war, create commissions and create temporary exceptions to existing laws. concurrent resolution: A resolution used by both houses of the legislative branch that does not require a signature of the chief executive and doesn’t have the force of law.
So What: Concurrent resolutions are used to address the sentiments of both houses or to deal with problems affecting both chambers. line item veto: The power of an elected executive to reject individual provisions on a bill.
So What: This allows the president to veto anything about a bill that he wants which can give him more power than the legislative branch. logrolling: A legislator supports an idea of another in exchange for their support in his or …show more content…
So What: A quorum is important because it makes sure there are enough people present to conduct a vote. rider: Unpopular provision added to a bill certain to pass so it will “ride” through.
So What: A rider is important because it makes sure a provision gets passed on a bill.
Rules Committee: A committee of the house that provides special rules under which specific bills can be discussed and amended. So What: The rules committee is important because they can decide what bills can be sent to the floor of the house for consideration. select committee: A committee appointed to deal with an issue not suited to a standing committee.
So What: Select committee’s are important because they are formed temporarily and to study one specific issue. single-member districts: A system where every elected official represents a certain defined area, such as a state or congressional district.
So What: Single-member districts are important allow voters a strong constituency representation, but they must be redrawn on a regular basis.
Speaker of the House: The leader of the majority party that serves as a presiding officer for the